Saffron + Lime Roasted Pistachios

Name: Saffron + Lime Roasted Pistachios (Pesteh-ye bu Dadeh ba Zaferun-o Limu-ye Kermani)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 1lb/450g
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 1 lb/450 g raw pistachios in the shell; ½ teaspoon ground saffron threads dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; 1½ cups/360 ml fresh lime juice

Pesteh-ye bu Dadeh ba Zaferun-o Limu-ye Kermani

Preparation info

Makes
1 lb

Difficulty
Complex
Ready in
7 hr

Appears in

Cooking in Iran

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2020

About

I love the taste of saffron, lime, and salt in these roasted pistachios. This treat is not normally available in shops, and making it is well worth the effort.

Ingredients

1 lb/450 g raw pistachios in the shell
1½ cups/360

Asia
Iran
Snack
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

To macerate the pistachios: Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss well. Allow to macerate for 1 hour.
To roast the pistachios: Preheat the oven to 200°F/95°C. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
Toss the pis